Tanit Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 The fossilized wood consists of two parts: a rough part and a shaped part. The shaped part has traces of black bands that surround on all sides . Looks like a prehistoric broken tool . Are there another explanation for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 ...Are there another explanation for this? Yes, a simple one: mineral staining. There is no indication of wear or modification th indicate possible human use. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanit Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Yes, a simple one: mineral staining. There is no indication of wear or modification th indicate possible human use. So it's the same for this one. It is clear cut , as with a knife !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Not at all unusual for petrified wood. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 it often breaks in nice straight breaks like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanit Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Not at all unusual for petrified wood. Auspex thank you for that clarification : I am reassured now . Here's another petrified wood that I like very much because I found it in my field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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